Electric Buses and Chargers

The supplier shall manufacture, provide and deliver electric transit buses and chargers.  Federal procurement rules and regulations apply.

CATS Paratransit ADA Overflow

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Company to perform Americans with Disability Act (ADA) required complementary paratransit passenger service to augment the existing Special Transportation Service (STS). The Company will meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) and ADA requirements in the safe and efficient service of the assigned passengers.

In accordance with the ADA, CATS offers complementary paratransit services to individuals who, because of a disability (physical, cognitive, or visual), cannot access fixed routes buses. The ADA defines eligibility for complementary Paratransit service in 49 CFR Section 37.123 of the federal regulations.
CATS operates the paratransit system, which is a pre-scheduled, shared-ride, origin to destination service.

This is a nonexclusive agreement. CATS reserves the right to certify other eligible private transportation service companies that apply to participate in the Program.

The term “customer” shall refer to CATS applicants and/or existing CATS clients and their companions or Personal Care Attendants (PCA). The term “CATS Transit System” shall refer to both CATS’ accessible fixed route bus and CATS’ accessible light rail.

The Company shall be responsible for transporting CATS paratransit eligible customers in accordance with the ADA. Disability alone does not determine paratransit eligibility; the decision is based on the customer’s functional ability to use the fixed-route bus and is not a medical decision.

CATS service area is 741 sq. miles and paratransit service consists of over 5,000 eligible passengers and 2,500 active passengers with at least one ride in past 12 months. With currently 700+ scheduled rides per weekday and 200+ on weekends. 25% of trips scheduled involve a customer with a mobility device. As the COVID-19 pandemic ridership is returning to pre-pandemic levels

While the City is flexible with respect to certain elements of the Special Transportation Services (STS) ADA Paratransit Services, the City has specific requirements and preferences for the Service delivery method.

PSR #1510

CATS Bus Contract for fixed route

CATS BOD is requesting a Contract (one-year terms with four one-year options for renewal) to purchase bus’s in the following tiers; as pulled from the City of Charlotte Sustainable and Resilient Fleet Policy, as available and in following the City of Charlotte Strategic Energy Action Plan;

Tier I    – Zero emission vehicle
Tier II   – Alternative fueled internal combustion engine
Tier III  – Hybrid internal combustion engine
Tier IV – Conventional internal combustion engine – Gasoline
Tier V   – Conventional internal combustion engine – Diesel

The transit buses will range from 30-60′. Estimating up to 20 buses annually at a cost of up to 1,300,000 ea.(based on the first tier of vehicle, which is zero emission/electric) with an anticipated pricing adjustment based on PPI

 

PSR 1402

Bus Exhaust Cleaning and Repair

Charlotte Area Transit System Bus Operation Division (CATS-BOD) is requesting bids for PM and repair services for our Exhaust Extraction Systems. CATS-BOD maintains two systems between two separate facilities. The facilities are located at 3145 South Tryon Charlotte, NC, and 900 North Davidson Charlotte, NC.

 

PSR 1050

Bus Paint

The scope of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase and delivery of body shop paint so that the buses can be repaired and painted back to OE specifications. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on August 17, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

This project is from a prior opportunity that was for the solicitation of supplies and bus paint. This opportunity is for bus paint only.

A Pre-Bid conference will not be held for this solicitation. The meeting link for the bid opening is https://charlotte.webex.com/meet/BrendaFaison  or join by phone  1-650-479-3207 or 1-855-244-8681 Access code: 172 933 2856

PSR 874

BOD Lift Repair and Maintenance

City of Charlotte’s Charlotte Area Transit System is requesting contractual services for our In-Ground Vehicle Lift PM and Repair Services.

CATS operates approximately 20 in-ground vehicle lifts in its two facilities. Majority of the lifts are 2 post vertical rise. CATS also has 2 triple post vertical rise lifts and 3 parallelogram lifts. The facilities are located at 3145 South Tryon and 900 North Davidson St, Charlotte NC.

 

PSR 947

PSR 937

STS FY19 Vehicle Replacement Purchase

STS (Special Transportation Services) vehicle replacement for FY19. FY19 plan to purchase approximately 11 new ADA (Americans Disability Acts)  vehicles. STS (Special Transportation Services) needs to purchase eleven LPG powered replacement paratransit buses, that adhere to the  specifications.

 

PSR-781

PSR-957